“Dear future husband, it’s getting closer to Valentine’s Day—yet another I will spend single. I am missing you more often around this time. I want you to know that I love you even though I don’t know you yet. I know God has someone extra-special planned for me—you!” Fifteen-year-old Marina penned those words. I still … Continue reading Savoring Singleness
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Goal-Setting God’s Way
My husband hates the idea of setting goals. And although most of the time I roll my eyes at him and continue my perfectionistic, categorized list of ambitions, this year, I heard him out. Why do we set goals? For me, it is a deep need to “get stuff done,” to check off a list, … Continue reading Goal-Setting God’s Way
Good Things
Guest Writer: Ruthie White As I reflect on the semester during this special Thanksgiving season, I see that it has been incredibly beautiful, and I have seen the Lord work in mighty ways. Right now though, my department at school is going through tremendous grief and loss. It’s hard to think straight, let alone see … Continue reading Good Things
Satisfy
By: Ruthie White Today I am 19 and a half years old. That’s not super significant in itself. Nineteen, I’m convinced, is the most boring age of all. But it’s significant to me because 6 months ago, on my birthday, I made a resolution to wait until March 25th to date or even pursue liking … Continue reading Satisfy
Prohibiting the Pursuit of Prideful Praise
“I did the same amount of work as he did, why didn’t I get the award?” “I’m as pretty as she is, why didn’t I get complimented? “I’m as talented as they are, why didn’t I get picked?” “I’ve served in this position for years, why have I never been recognized?” Our human nature instinctly … Continue reading Prohibiting the Pursuit of Prideful Praise